The Samsung Galaxy Note8 was awarded the Best Smartphone award at the 2018 HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, held this Wednesday (Jan 31). It was also a clear competitor as it tied with the Apple iPhone X in the running for Best Smartphone Camera – the first tie in the awards’ history.

The Best Smartphone Camera award, chosen by the Editor of HWM and HardwareZone.com, was a tough choice to make – HardwareZone.com says that “Each of the two winners is better at one thing that the other isn’t.” It stated how the Samsung was better at photography, whereas the iPhone X was better for recording videos. So it became a tie.

Samsung, which bagged a total of seven awards, also won the Best Smartphone Award because of its Galaxy Note8’s long-lasting battery, remarkable design and of course it’s ability to do practically everything. HardwareZone also noted its sleek bezel-less, curved display which had given it a little boost when it came to making the final decision.

Meanwhile, Apple won the award for Best Smartwatch thanks to its “winning combination of smarts and fitness tracking,” says HardwareZone. It has crystal clear and easy-to-view notifications; the ability to read and reply messages; accepts calls from the watch; has a smart way to track and gamify your everyday movement; monitors your heart rate and warns you if its abnormal. Tied together with its versatile style options, the Apple Watch Series 3 snatched its title.

Altogether, 72 award categories were up for grabs this year, with 29 Editor's Choice categories for best products and the prestigious Innovation Awards. The remaining winners for best brands were chosen by the readers. Beforehand, 120 products were evaluated and 240 brands were nominated for the awards.

If you're looking for something a little easier to find, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is available in this gorgeous Rose Pink color from all authorized Samsung retailers in Singapore.

The Galaxy S8 boasts a 5.8-inch always-on AMOLED Infinity Display and a 12-megapixel, f/1.7 rear camera. It's also the first phone to feature Samsung's new Bixby AI assistant.

Samsung Galaxy Note8

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is our current pick for the best Android smartphone you can buy right now, and it now comes in this pretty Soft Pink color. However, you might have to cross the border to get this one because it's not officially available in Singapore.

The Note8 has a 6.3-inch bezel-less always-on AMOLED Infinity Display, and is the first Samsung phone to boast a dual rear camera setup.

ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie

Here's another one you'll have to cross the border for (or buy online), but what's love without a little struggle right?

If your girl loves taking selfies, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie is the phone for her. It has two front-facing cameras: a primary 20-megapixel, f/2.0 aperture selfie camera with ASUS Selfie Master technology, and a secondary super wide-angle 120°camera for shots of her crew.

HTC U Ultra

If you're looking for something a little more affordable, the HTC U Ultra is available in this gorgeous Cosmetic Pink color and can be picked up for as little as S$450 now.

It has a 5.7-inch QHD display, a secondary display for notifications and quick controls, and a machine-learning AI assistant.

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

TheSony Xperia XA1 Plus is part of Sony's "super mid-range" lineup and has a Full HD 5.5-inch display, and a 23-megapixel rear camera with a large 1/2.3-inch sensor and f/2.0 aperture lens.

Along with the usual boring colors like black and gold, it's also available in this shocking fuschia pink color.

Meitu M8 Sailor Moon Pretty Soldier Edition

We've saved the best for last. For the ultimate in cutesy pinkness, get your girl this limited edition Meitu M8 Sailor Moon Pretty Soldier Edition smartphone, which even comes with a Sailor Moon selfie stick! The phone has a 12-megapixel Sony sensor selfie camera and a 21-megapixel Sony sensor rear-facing camera. It also has a 5.2-inch display, 4GB of RAM, a Helio X20 processor, and a 3,000mAh battery.

The phone was originally only available on Meitu's website for CNY 2,999 (~S$621) but you can still find it elsewhere online.

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